OFFICIAL: The Sign of the Four Campaign
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 03:43 AM UTC
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Sal---Hey, welcome to the campaign. I have not run across you in awhile. Hope you are well.
Hi Ian yes all is well working full time again so build/bench time has been limited
Active Campaigns on the bench:
Operation Fall Gelb - Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. C
Engineering the Future - M-26 Recovery Vehicle
115 Campaigns completed
#305
Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined: February 01, 2006
KitMaker: 1,673 posts
AeroScale: 1,517 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 06:48 AM UTC
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
AeroScale: 1,938 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 08:43 AM UTC
Chris,
I really like the camo pattern!
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
Alvsborgs, Sweden
Joined: October 05, 2016
KitMaker: 19 posts
AeroScale: 10 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 09:56 PM UTC
Thomas: that does brighten things up a bit around here.
As for me, some fading (might have gotten a touch heavy) was added, and then a first attempt at mud which went, well, acceptable for a first attempt I'd say. And with that I'll call it done, as any further fiddling is unlikely to help.
Camo and markings described by Dragon as "unknown unit, eastern Europe, 1943". I have found a somewhat similar one looking around on the internet a bit, which was a tank of the Totenkopf division at Kursk, so I guess that'd be the most likely here.
#372
United Kingdom
Joined: March 10, 2010
KitMaker: 2,568 posts
AeroScale: 1,619 posts
Posted: Sunday, October 30, 2016 - 01:49 AM UTC
Erik, fantastic work on your Panzer IV. I love the cammo scheme, I may have to try something similar.
Managed to do a little work on the Rumpler today. Looking through my reference book I found a close-up photo of a Rumpler cockpit (I believe the restored example in Munich). The photo showed a chain drive on the control column which operated the ailerons. WnW's instructions suggested using elastic line to replicate this, but I reckoned I could do this better using PE anchor chain for 1/700 ships (I occasionally like to do floaty things and always keep some handy).
I need to make a few adjustments to make it take some of the slack out, but looks pretty good.
Hoping to start fitting all the interior together over the next few days.
On the bench: 1/72 Mosquito, Lightning F.6, DH.2,
AMT Vulcan Shuttle Surak.
Cyber-Hobby 1:35 Sherman Firefly IC - still stalled.
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Posted: Sunday, October 30, 2016 - 06:03 AM UTC
Most of the Build is done here we are ready for Primer
Active Campaigns on the bench:
Operation Fall Gelb - Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. C
Engineering the Future - M-26 Recovery Vehicle
115 Campaigns completed
Berlin, Germany
Joined: October 12, 2008
KitMaker: 709 posts
AeroScale: 651 posts
Posted: Sunday, October 30, 2016 - 11:29 PM UTC
Erik: Excellent work! Camo and dirt look extremely nice and the Fuel tank and dirty rear are a colorful spot.
Stephen: Do you think the way of the chain crossing the leverage while the clogwheel is on the other side is correct?
The photo looks different.
Anyway, nice work going on here! And Chris: nice progress on the paint.
Sometimes you need to distance yourself to see things clearly - Lao Tzu -
... in scale and in real life -T.
#372
United Kingdom
Joined: March 10, 2010
KitMaker: 2,568 posts
AeroScale: 1,619 posts
Posted: Monday, October 31, 2016 - 02:08 AM UTC
Thomas, I did notice that myself. The photo caption just says it's a Rumpler aircraft so may not necessarily be a IV, and is only intended by the author to illustrate the control layout. Besides from that I stuck religiously to WNW's diagram in the instructions.
If it is the Munich based Rumpler, that would explain the anomaly. While it is largely original the restorers had to use parts from other aircraft to replace missing parts. I still need to find my photos of the plane, I took dozens when I visited the Deutsches Museum a few years back.
On the bench: 1/72 Mosquito, Lightning F.6, DH.2,
AMT Vulcan Shuttle Surak.
Cyber-Hobby 1:35 Sherman Firefly IC - still stalled.
Berlin, Germany
Joined: October 12, 2008
KitMaker: 709 posts
AeroScale: 651 posts
Posted: Monday, October 31, 2016 - 08:34 PM UTC
All right Stephen! It's just looking kinda weird as a chain works not easy in a twisted angle.
Phantom is getting the second colour on ...
Thomas
Sometimes you need to distance yourself to see things clearly - Lao Tzu -
... in scale and in real life -T.
Vietnam
Joined: May 07, 2006
KitMaker: 416 posts
AeroScale: 89 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 05, 2016 - 08:30 PM UTC
Thanks for your support, Joe.
Thomas, wait your next processing on colorful Phantom.
I start the interior of KP's Mi-4 with adding some imaginary parts.
Regards,
K.
Malaysia
Joined: March 28, 2016
KitMaker: 157 posts
AeroScale: 7 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 05, 2016 - 09:41 PM UTC
Erik, your PzIV looks awesome, the camo looks really cool. I might have to "borrow" it one day for one of my builds.
Suffice to say, I don't know much about modelling airplanes so they all look splendid in my book.
#298
Hong Kong S.A.R. / 繁體
Joined: August 08, 2002
KitMaker: 1,182 posts
AeroScale: 351 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 06, 2016 - 08:53 AM UTC
I'II build this for the campaign, Dragon 1/35 Tauchpanzer IV Ausf.D
Berlin, Germany
Joined: October 12, 2008
KitMaker: 709 posts
AeroScale: 651 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 06, 2016 - 10:55 PM UTC
Cool work Mr.K.! Those interior parts look nice.
Started the decaling process after a coat of ...(any floor polish) and a bit of pre-wash the underside.
Thomas
Sometimes you need to distance yourself to see things clearly - Lao Tzu -
... in scale and in real life -T.
Sør-Trøndelag, Norway
Joined: October 23, 2012
KitMaker: 189 posts
AeroScale: 142 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 02:49 AM UTC
The Sherman in more or less ready for an undercoat, but as the temperature plummeted to minus 5 centigrade I had to postpone that, as the rattlecan primer is a bit to smelly to use indoors. Hope to get it done during this week so I can do the rest of the painting next weekend.
Building the world, one piece at the time.
Slovakia
Joined: July 20, 2004
KitMaker: 99 posts
AeroScale: 3 posts
Posted: Monday, November 14, 2016 - 02:03 AM UTC
my model to The sign of the Four Campaign
M4A3E8 Tamiya 1:35
Cuban marking
Alvsborgs, Sweden
Joined: October 05, 2016
KitMaker: 19 posts
AeroScale: 10 posts
Posted: Monday, November 14, 2016 - 10:29 PM UTC
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Erik, your PzIV looks awesome, the camo looks really cool. I might have to "borrow" it one day for one of my builds.
Not a common sight, so yeah, I think it can take a bit more wear and tear.
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The Sherman in more or less ready for an undercoat, but as the temperature plummeted to minus 5 centigrade I had to postpone that, as the rattlecan primer is a bit to smelly to use indoors. Hope to get it done during this week so I can do the rest of the painting next weekend.
I'm not bothering with hope when it comes to Scandinavian winter weather, so I just got myself some Stynylrez, hopefully that'll work out for me, at least until April or so.
New Jersey, United States
Joined: February 02, 2015
KitMaker: 330 posts
AeroScale: 286 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 11:25 AM UTC
i'm almost done. here is all the components, just need to airbrush the exhaust stains, attach the wings and mount it to the stand. i painted the wire for the motor white so it is not as noticeable in the clear tube the plane will be sitting on. the tube in this photo is just for testing.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
AeroScale: 2,904 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 06:15 PM UTC
Very nice work going on here everyone! About two weeks left to go.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Berlin, Germany
Joined: October 12, 2008
KitMaker: 709 posts
AeroScale: 651 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 09:43 PM UTC
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...About two weeks left to go...
Think I can reach the finish line whenthere are no issues.
And indeed nice work here guys!
Meanwhile all decals are on and some weathering is done, now giving another coat, fixing the landing gears and some work here and there...
Thomas
Sometimes you need to distance yourself to see things clearly - Lao Tzu -
... in scale and in real life -T.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined: December 29, 2014
KitMaker: 88 posts
AeroScale: 26 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 12:07 AM UTC
Hi Michael. Ive had an unscheduled operation on my dominant hand and was wondering if you would consider an extension to the campaign to give me time to finish. Still have a fair bit to do on my Revell Phantom. Thanks. Brian
On the bench
Meng French FT-17 1/35 for AV of Great War Campaign
Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 04, 2008
KitMaker: 2,507 posts
AeroScale: 1,814 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 04:44 AM UTC
Here is an update on my build-
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
AeroScale: 2,904 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 04:56 AM UTC
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Hi Michael. Ive had an unscheduled operation on my dominant hand and was wondering if you would consider an extension to the campaign to give me time to finish. Still have a fair bit to do on my Revell Phantom. Thanks. Brian
Brian,
I would be happy to look at an extension. How long do you think you need?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
#305
Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined: February 01, 2006
KitMaker: 1,673 posts
AeroScale: 1,517 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 01:14 PM UTC
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined: December 29, 2014
KitMaker: 88 posts
AeroScale: 26 posts
Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 01:29 AM UTC
Hi Michael. Have the Spitfire for Edgar brooks to finish painting and the phantom to finish build and painting. Its not a problem if I cant get enough time to finish. Hand will be out of action until early December. I dont want you to have to drag on too long as people will be after their ribbons.
On the bench
Meng French FT-17 1/35 for AV of Great War Campaign
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
AeroScale: 2,904 posts
Posted: Friday, November 18, 2016 - 12:14 AM UTC
Given everything going on I am authorizing a one month extension of this campaign until 1 January. But that's it, so get on it!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
